Calvary

/ˈkælvəri/ noun

Definition

The hill in Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified; also used to mean extreme suffering or an agonizing ordeal.

Etymology

From Latin 'calvaria' meaning 'skull,' from Hebrew 'Golgotha.' Named for its skull-like appearance, it became central to Christian theology and history.

Kelly Says

The word 'calvary' entered common language as a metaphor for suffering so powerful that people now use it to describe any intense, prolonged pain—the religious place name became a universal symbol for human struggle.

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